India Love aka India Westbrooks has become famous for her fab style and sassy photo shoots. India Westbrooks helped start the trend of being “IG famous” and truly making a career from social media. She has now amassed a whopping 2 million fans and her influence is only growing. India Westbrooks and her fashionable sisters were even tapped to have their own show, The Westbrooks, on BET network which helped solidify them as an unstoppable family of strong businesswomen.
With a quick glance over her photos on the Gram it is clear that India is beautiful even without makeup, but of course we love when she decides to get a little more fancy with it. Recently, India Westbrooks was apart of a major photo shoot to help her celebrate leaving her teens behind and turning 20. Yes, it is hard to believe that India Westbrooks is only 20 years old given all that she has accomplished. Nevertheless, we have to face facts that one of our favorite baby girls from Instagram is all grown up. We’ll dive into her furry fashion for the shoot in an upcoming post but for now lets just talk cosmetics!
Get the Look
Want to get her flawless photo shoot look? India’s MUA (makeup artist) for the shoot revealed all; here is the turning 20 beauty cheat sheet:
FOUNDATION: Becca Cosmetics in Tan
BROWS: Anastasia of Beverly Hills Dip Brow in Chocolate
Welcome to Los Angeles Porsha, happy to have you! Williams who is always about her business has come to LA in order to partake in a new project which is to be led by a former governor of the great state of California. Porsha has been selected to join sixteen other celebrities on the revived Celebrity Apprentice television show. Hold tight entertainment lovers we will have more details on the show later today!
For now we want to focus on all the slayage Williams has blessed the Golden State with this morning. Porsha indulged in white couture and absolutely flawless makeup. Immediately we took note of her dazzling eyes that popped and shined as bright as her red hot career. Moreover, if you love sparkle but don’t want to look like you went too far with stolen pixie dust from a Disney princess try a more muted approach with a glitter lip. Not only will your lips look seductively kissable but you will add a tiny bit of drama to your makeup look without going overboard.
Love her full set of voluminous and lengthy eyelashes? For her big Celebrity Apprentice debut Porsha donned Lilly Lashes in Miami. Miami is part of Lilly Lashes’ 3-D Mink Lashes Collection and retails for $29.99. Get yours now before its too late at www.lillylashes.com.
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Beauty Quickie: Come on, go ahead and admit it, you have tried this method before at least once in order to remove acne from your midst. To be honest, we don’t judge or blame you because let’s face it a giant pimple wouldn’t exactly be described as “cute.” Nevertheless, what really happens when we try to buff our acne into oblivion?
To make a long story short, taking a washcloth or harsh substance to the face while scrubbing vigorously will only achieve in removing the top layer of skin. What’s worse is that this action actually results in more acne being produced! Yikes… definitely not what you are after if your aim is to control your skin’s oil production.
Nevertheless, why exactly would serious scrubbing backfire in this instance? This is because getting rough and going all Hulk on your delicate face causes irritation. Therefore, mistreating your skin will have the adverse effect that you are after. So then, leave the buffing for your nails and always treat your skin gently and with much care.
Beauty Quickie: Cleanser is not a one soap fits all type of deal. To maintain gorgeous, radiant skin it is important not to use product that is going to affect your skin’s natural moisture negatively. For instance, if you are not sure if your favorite cleanser is the cause your skin feeling like as dry as sand dunes ask yourself, “After I rinse away my face wash does my skin have a squeaky clean feeling?” If so, your face wash may be excessively drying out your skin which is a look that does not look good on any gal.
Therefore, what is the solution to cleansing your face safely? Simple… use a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. The problem is that many women are not quite sure which products they should be using, here is a cheat sheet:
Dry Skin: Moisturizing Cream Cleanser
Oily Skin: Scrubbing Bead Washes or Foam Cleansers
Combination Skin: Gentle Formula Cleansers With Slight Lather
Beauty Quickie: Let’s pour one out and have a moment of silence for all the beauty habits that we left behind in 2015. Makeup is fun to play with but in order to look as fabulous as a celebrity or an insta-famous chick there is sort of an order of operations to get the best look possible. With this in mind we received a question towards the end of last year that begged insight as to whether what should come first when creating a beauty look, mascara or eyeliner?
To make a long answer really short, mascara should always be applied last. The reasoning behind this according to MUAs is that it is much easier to apply eyeliner when lashes are bare. When eyelashes are still nude the lash line is more visible which in turn helps to achieve a more precise eyeliner design. Moreover, once your eyeliner is beat then you can gauge how much mascara is needed (if any) to complete your look.
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Beauty Quickie: Can we please put the myth to rest that black women do not need to wear sunscreen? It does not matter how dark your skin is or how much melanin you possess the sun can still cause havoc to your skin if is not protected. Black may not crack but due to environmental effects such as global warming and the disappearance of the ozone layer it is a very good idea to give your skin a little protective barrier to stay un-cracked.
Does sunscreen ever expire and if so when should it be replaced? Yes, sunscreen does indeed expire and the problem is most gals hang on to their bottle longer than they should. Most sunscreens have a shelf life of about three years then after that it should find a new home in a dumpster.
What happens when sunscreen expires? The ingredients found within the formula begin to separate thus becoming less and less effective. Therefore, if you are wearing expired beauty products such as sunscreen you are not really receiving the protection that you need.
Struggling with the battle of the bulge? Don’t despair, with the right vegetables you can eat as much as you want and not gain a pound. However, you must exercise caution in choosing the vegetables that are low in calories. What are these low calorie vegetables? The following types of vegetables are great to eat if you’re on a diet or want to lose weight. They include: carrots, cucumbers, radishes, fresh green beans, celery, cauliflower, cabbage, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and lettuce. Clearly, you don’t have to go all green when you’re on a vegetable diet. These choices not only contain the least amount of calories, but are packed with essential nutrients as well.
If you are on a low carbohydrate diet you may have heard that munching on vegetables is the way to go. However, just as there are vegetables that contain low and high calories, there are also vegetables that are low and high in carbohydrates. Vegetables that are low in carbohydrates include: sprouts, leafy greens, broccoli, mushrooms, avocado, peppers, summer squash, scallions, asparagus, bamboo shoots, leeks, eggplants, artichoke hearts, okra and more. Of course, low calorie vegetables are also low in carbohydrates so you can take your pick. So as not to ruin your diet, you might want to initially stay away from vegetables that are starchy and high in carbohydrates. These include: beets, corn, parsnips, peas, all types of potatoes and winter squashes.
Other types of vegetables that should be included in your diet are those full of fiber. Though vegetables in general are good sources of fiber, there are certain types of vegetables that contain more fiber than others. Examples of fiber-rich vegetables include: brussel sprouts, carrots, beans, peas, and spinach. Other good sources of soluble fiber are cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Soluble fiber helps keep you feeling full and therefore makes it easier for you to resist eating too much food.
Vegetables are generally helpful if you are on a diet; but, observing the right serving sizes will help accelerate the results you want to see. The National Cancer Institute has recommended certain serving sizes for different types of vegetables. The recommended serving size if you are eating raw non-leafy vegetables or cooked vegetables is half a cup. If you are eating raw leafy vegetables, the recommended serving size is one cup. If cooked beans or peas are what you’re having for a meal, the recommended serving size you should eat is half a cup.
When you pick out vegetables, try to go to the organic produce section. If you can’t get organically grown produce, then exercise caution by washing your vegetables thoroughly. Vegetables that are not organically grown contain pesticides which are harmful to your health. Of course when you are picking out vegetables you’ll want to choose the freshest available. You can tell vegetables are fresh if they are brightly colored and blemish-free or have the least amount of blemishes. In season vegetables are guaranteed to be fresh, so plan your meals around vegetables growing at certain times of the year. You shouldn’t plan on storing vegetables for too long. Buy only the vegetables you plan to eat within a few days and discard vegetables that have been stored too long.
When you eat vegetables, try to leave as much edible skin on them as possible. The skins on vegetables contain their own nutrients which can benefit your health. Eating vegetables raw is also a good idea as cooking them can take away some of their valuable nutrients while adding unwanted fat from the oil used. Vegetables are quick and cheap alternatives to fatty foods. Because they are low in fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories vegetables have been advocated to dieters for a long time.
One important area in fashion that can easily get overlooked is the nails. Beautiful nails can help any outfit look like a perfect ten. If you prefer to get your nails done professionally there are a few beauty risks you should keep in mind.
First, DO NOT LET ANY NAIL TECHICIAN CUT YOUR CUTICLES. Rather, politely ask for your cuticles to be pushed back. The cuticle protects the nail root and snipping away at them opens the seal of protection which can lead to infection and nail-plate damage or loss of the nail itself.
Lastly, do not let a nail technician razor off foot calluses. All of us want smooth, soft feet, but a razor is not the answer. Removing calluses can cause infections or blisters since they protect underlying living tissue. Instead make sure your feet are smoothed down with a foot file after a good soaking.
Thanks to social media outlets such as Instagram and Facebook you may find your likeness popping up all over the place. This year take the stress out of taking pictures and learn how to strike a pose!
Celebrities know the tricks on how to take great pictures on the red carpet or at any big event. Follow our simple tips and you too will be the shining star in photos. Remember, practice makes perfect so rehearse a few moves and you’ll snap pictures like a Hollywood starlet.
Strike a Pose 101
Rule #1: Never stand with your shoulders facing squarely to the camera.
Rule #2: Keep your body at an angle with your head up and chin down. Putting your hand on your hip can also give your body form.
Rule #3: Always look right into the camera.
That’s it ladies now you have the basics and you are ready to say cheese. Check out next month’s issue as we step it up a notch giving you even more advice on how to strike a pose like a pro.
Scientific studies involving photographic tests have proven that sleep deprived individuals may be found to be less attractive to onlookers. As if not looking your best is not enough of a reason to hit the sheets; what about not feeling your best? Lacking adequate rest can potentially wreak havoc on your body and health from the inside out.
What can result from a lady not getting enough rest? Sleep deprivation has been linked to disease, depression and even weight gain. With the winter months behind us and bikini wonderland right around the corner a few extra pounds is probably not what most of us women want.
So then, how much sleep does the average adult need to look well-rested and function properly? The recommended amount of sleep for adults is 6 to 8 hours a night. Anything less and you’re not letting your body — let alone your skin — fully rejuvenate. Therefore, be sure to get your beauty rest and your skin and health will thank you.
Many find it difficult to fall asleep at night. Here are a few quick tips to help you slumber:
Workout daily. Even 20 minutes of walking can help keep stress hormones from interfering with your sleep.
Don’t binge right before bed. Yes, that fare looks good, but it has the potential to make you restless because an active digestive system can disrupt sleep. Yet don’t go to sleep hungry, either. Instead, have a balanced meal of sleep-promoting foods such as tuna, almonds and eggs to lull you into Snoozeville.
Kanye may want to see all of the lights, but your body doesn’t. Minimize light, noise and temperature extremes; (your bedroom should be kept at about 68 degrees) anything that might disrupt a comfortable environment.
Beds are for sleeping and physical relations only. Sleep specialists recommend not reading, watching TV, working or discussing important issues in bed.
Consume Starbucks and Coffee Bean in the morning hours. Caffeine, nicotine or other stimulants should be avoided within four hours of bedtime. Caffeine effects can take up to eight hours to wear off.
